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synagogue
noun syn·a·gogue \ˈsi-nə-ˌgäg\
: a building that is used for Jewish religious services
Full Definition of SYNAGOGUE
1
: a Jewish congregation
2
: the house of worship and communal center of a Jewish congregation
— syn·a·gog·al \ˌsi-nə-ˈgä-gəl\ adjective
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Variants of SYNAGOGUE
syn·a·gogue also syn·a·gog \ˈsi-nə-ˌgäg\
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Origin of SYNAGOGUE
Middle English synagoge, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin synagoga, from Greek synagōgē assembly, synagogue, from synagein to bring together, from syn- + agein to lead — more at agent
First Known Use: 13th century
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synagogue
noun syn·a·gogue \ˈsi-nə-ˌgäg\
Definition of SYNAGOGUE for Kids
: a Jewish house of worship
Variants of SYNAGOGUE
syn·a·gogue also syn·a·gog \ˈsi-nə-ˌgäg\
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